The Joint Ministerial Decision to transform the School of Higher Tourism Education (SAEK) of Macedonia into the first nationwide Experimental School of Higher Vocational Training in Tourism under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism was signed by Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti in collaboration with Deputy Minister of Education, Religions and Sports Ioanna Lytrivi.

Focused on improving the provision and quality of tourism services, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced plans for the upgrade of tourism studies across all levels to be implemented. The announcement comes prior to a relevant bill going to parliament for approval.